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Sudden pain below left rib cage. hurts for a minute, stops hurting for a minute (repeat). no other symptoms. ?
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Colon gas: Gas can collect in the splenic flexure of the colon which is under the ribs on the left side. What you describe is classic cramping pain associated with gas in the large bowel. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 1/28/2015
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